Meter Reader

Municipal Operations & Consulting is seeking a Meter Reader to read consumer water meters on an assigned route and accurately record readings into a hand-held computer in Cypress, Texas (a suburb of Houston).

• Read consumer water meters on an assigned route.
• Accurately record readings into a hand-held computer.
• Follow reading instruction on customer’s account and respect customer’s property.
• Check on condition of meter parts.
• Report all damaged, tampered, removed and new water meters.
• Raise and clean meter boxes.
• Connect and disconnect meters.
• Re-read meters on which complaints have been received.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Mobility within an office and field environment.
• Exposure to toxic waste, chemicals, dust/mites, fume/odor, radiation, explosive, electrical, and mechanical hazards.
• Working in trenches.
• Exposure to extreme cold, heat, temperature swings, noise, and constant noise.
• Writing.
• Walking; twisting body; stooping; standing; squatting; sitting; seeing; pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds; kneeling; reading; reaching above shoulder level; using both hands for simple and firm grasping; clarity of hearing; fine finger manipulation.

• Read gauges and record figures accurately.
• Make simple computations.
• Follow oral and written directions.
• Do simple mechanical work.
• Understand and operate mobile phones and other technology.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, in person and by telephone.
• Operate miscellaneous hand tools.
• Operate a motor vehicle through traffic.
• Make decisions.

No previous experience required. Possession of a High School Diploma or GED is required.

Must have a valid Texas Driver’s License.

• Full medical, dental, vision available after 60 days.
• 401(k) after 1 year, with company match.
• Paid holidays after 90 days.
• Two weeks paid vacation after 1 year.

$17 per hour, depending on experience.

Full Time.

Cypress, Texas.